Number Crossword
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Play Number Crossword โ€” Number Fill-In

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How to play Number Crossword

A crossword without clues: instead you are given every number that goes in the grid, sorted by length. Each number fits exactly one space, and where an across number crosses a down number they must share the digit.

Start where there is little choice โ€” a length with only one or two numbers, or a space with a given digit โ€” and the crossings do the rest. Every puzzle here has exactly one answer.

Beginner puzzles use 3-digit numbers with several already in place; Genius mixes 3 to 7 digits with almost nothing given.

How to play Number Crossword

Place every number from the list in the grid so the digits match wherever across and down numbers cross.

The rules

  1. The grid has across and down spaces, like a crossword.
  2. You are given every number that goes in, grouped by how many digits it has.
  3. Each number goes in exactly one space of its length, reading left to right or top to bottom.
  4. Where two numbers cross they share a digit, which must match. Given digits cannot be changed.

Playing here

  1. Choose a level (from mostly 3-digit numbers to a 3โ€“7 digit mix), then press New Puzzle.
  2. Tap a square and type digits โ€” the cursor runs along the number. Tap the same square again to switch between across and down.
  3. The list shows every number to place, grouped by length; a number turns green once it is complete in the grid.
  4. Hint places the next number you can be sure of, and says why.

Tips

The full guide, with a worked example and common mistakes: How to play Number Crossword.

Questions

Is there always one answer?

Yes โ€” every puzzle is checked, and given digits are added only where needed to make the answer unique.

How is this different from Cross Numbers?

In Cross Numbers each answer comes from a maths clue. Here you get the list of numbers and must work out where they go.

How do I solve one from a magazine?

Open the Number Crossword Solver, draw the grid, type the numbers and press Solve.

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